掃く

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 掃く(はく) means to sweep away dust, fallen leaves, or similar material with a broom or similar tool.
• Basic usage: It describes clearing leaves outside a shop or sweeping a classroom floor.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Sweeping and wiping
  • 掃く means sweeping material together or away; 拭く(ふく) means wiping a surface with a cloth or similar material.